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Acupuncture: How it Actually Stimulates Healing in Your Body
You’ve probably heard of acupuncture before, or even have some experience with it. You may have wondered, why are needles used? What do they do? Does it hurt? It may seem like an intimidating treatment at first glance, but the benefits of acupuncture and acupressure extend far beyond what you might think — and so does the science behind it.
Improve Your Longevity with These 8 Services
“Longevity” has become something of a buzzword in the health and wellness space. So what is it? Longevity is, by definition, a long life or existence. When we talk about longevity as it relates to health and wellness, specifically, we are referring to the length of your years when your body and mind are as healthy, fit, and high-functioning as possible.
How Your Lifestyle Can Make You Age Faster – And How to Reverse It
Have you ever met someone who looks and moves like they are in their 30s, then been surprised to learn they are actually in their 50s? We all know people who seem much younger than they really are, but why is that? Everyone has a chronological age (how old you are). But, you also have a biological age, which is a representation of how quickly your body’s cellular and molecular functions are deteriorating.
Your Questions About Weight Loss Medications, Answered
There’s been a lot of information buzzing around about medication for weight loss recently — and if you’re interested in trying weight loss medication, it’s important to understand how it works, figure out whether or not it’s right for you, and make sure you’re adequately supported.
Food for a Healthier Brain: 4 Nutrients to Look For
Did you know that the food you eat affects your cognitive health? Your gut and your brain are connected through your vagus nerve, one of your main parasympathetic nerves. We call this the “gut-brain axis.” Through the gut-brain axis, your gut and your brain are in constant communication with each other and influence one another.
The Key to Changing Unhealthy Thought Patterns
“Cultivation of the mind is as necessary as food to the body.” As the philosopher Cicero implied in this quote, there are ways to nourish your body, and there are equally important ways to nourish your mind. You probably know how important it is to pay attention to what you’re putting in your body — if your diet is rich with nutritionally dense foods like vegetables, legumes, whole grains, and healthy fats, your gut will be healthier, your brain will function better, and your risk of chronic disease will decrease. In short, you have to feed your body well in order to thrive and grow in health. The same goes for your mind and your thoughts.
